Howard Group is a local company that believes in playing an active role in its community and is committed to funding private/public projects and sponsoring nonprofit groups. This dedication to improving the overall quality of life for people on the Gulf Coast is a philosophy that begins at the top, with president/CEO, Keith Howard, who gives his time to a variety of community groups and works to improve and sustain Northwest Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast.
As a company, Howard Group supports responsible growth and leads by example as to how the actions of companies and individuals impact a community over the long term. Howard Group has given nearly $1.5 million over the last 15 years to a variety of local nonprofit groups that foster growth and progress in Northwest Florida communities.
Public/Private
Commitment to responsible development funded by Howard Group:
- Harbor Redevelopement Plan
- Scenic Corridor Association
- Burying County Power Lines
- Scenic Highway Designation
- Beautification Landscape Median Project
- Easing HWY 98 traffic flow
- Beaches of South Walton’s Tourist Development Council Guest Services Kiosk
Community
Dedication to community with charitable donations made by Howard Group:
- Eden State Garden
- Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
- Cultural Arts Association
- Mattie Kelly Foundation
- Children In Crisis
- Junior League
- Boeing Charity Golf Championship
- Multiple Area Schools
- Chambers of Commerce
- Camel Club
- Sinfonia Gulf Coast
- Walton County’s Coastal Branch Library
- Children’s Advocacy Center
- Habitat for Humanity
- Seaside Neighborhood School Half Marathon and 5K Run
- Northwest Florida State College
- American Cancer Society
- South Walton Community Council
- Vision 2000
- Coastal Vision 3000
